Add 50/54 and 28/72
50/54 + 28/72 is 71/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
28/72 = 28 × 3/72 × 3 = 84/216 - Add the two like fractions:
200/216 + 84/216 = 200 + 84/216 = 284/216 - 284/216 simplified gives 71/54
- So, 50/54 + 28/72 = 71/54
In mixed form: 117/54
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